Thursday, November 29, 2012

ODE TO THE RED HEADED BRIDE

Redheads come in all shades: auburn, ginger, cinnamon, chestnut, henna, strawberry blond, carrot top.  Hair isn't the only thing that characterizes a real redhead though.  Fair, sometimes alabaster skin with a peach undertone and freckles are all hallmark of the quintessential Celtic beauty, marking shades like ivory, peach and eggshell a redhead's best pick.  So why are these yellow tones best?  A redheaded complexion is most likely fair and pale ergo most whites and stark whites will wash out the complexion. On the other hand, ivory and eggshell tones will warm up skin tone and once they're put on do seem to belong to redheads exclusively. Silk whites--which is to say off or muted whites like the shade in the header photo and second photo below can work for the bride with red hair as long as they stay fairly matte or muted . . . 
 Left: via The Wedding Chicks/ Right: via Pinterest
Left: Via Pinterest/Right: via Sibo Designs

13 comments:

The Dainty Dolls House said...

Love love that first picture, she is stunning!! Love red hair, it's gorgeous xx

La Femme Nouvelle

katya said...

i love red hair .. wonderful pics!

miss b said...

As you say,so many shades of red hair
and you have chosen some wonderful images to show us especially the first picture.
http://missbbobochic.blogspot.co.uk/

Wedding Invitations Australia said...

Wonderful sets of pictures. Love red hair, to a point where I colour mine into a lovely shade :D

thanks for sharing :D

Lilli said...

Stunning image! red hair is too beautiful!! kisses dear! xo

Natalia | Look-A-Porter said...

I wish I was a natural red-head. They have such a gorgeous skin. Beautiful collection of images and lovely story. x

Sam said...

Theres something so special and mystical about redheads, wish I could pull this hair colour off

ice pandora said...

Amazing gowns! The pictures
are really inspiring c:
Great wedding blog you have!

xx

Lia said...

oh wow the two girls in the last picture is amazing! thanks for sharing!

xx
Glass of Fashion

Unknown said...

Great blog and pictures! Great post! I am so glad to see an "ode to the red headed bride" (great title) it is so refreshing to see these beautiful pictures. Thanks!

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LILA MOONLIGHT said...

Ohhh so beautiful so dreamy, I would love to have red hair : )

Jennifer Vance said...

I love red hair...I've often wished I had red hair.